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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1928

Page

3

Church Officers Named and City Arts Program Highlight

A new church chairman and vice chairman were named. Rev. Peter Palches of the Lithuanian Methodist Church of Brockton will speak, with soprano Florence Hult of Worcester likely as soloist, joined by her sister Mrs. Carl Lund. A few brief financial reports may be read. The Military Whist party earned $32 after expenses. The Brockton Cosmopolitan Club Band concert program includes Wagner, Overture works, mandolin pieces, piano solos, violin and flute numbers, and Sousa pieces across three parts.

Peter Palches Lithuanian Methodist Church Brockton Florence Hult Worcester Carl Lund

Three Requisites Wisdoms Highlight Skill Virtue Wisdom

The note cites three requisites of wisdom. It states knowledge of what to do next as essential, with skill defined as knowing how to do it and virtue described as doting. The quotation attributes these ideas to Jordan.

Uncle Eben Reflects On Politics In Earlier Times

In a Washington Star quote, Uncle Eben says George Washington could not tell a lie and that politics was different in those days, offering a folksy view on past public life.

George Washington Uncle Eben Washington Star

St Michael's Church Service Schedule for Sunday

St Michael's Church observes the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity with 8 am Holy Communion and 10 30 am Morning Prayer and address led by Rev Beverly M Boyd rector of Christ Church Martinsville Va Evening service omitted.

ST. Michael's Church Beverly M. Boyd Christ Church Martinsville

Sunday Service Schedule Highlights

Morning services at 8:00 and 10:45 with a Sung Mass and sermon. Bible class at noon. Evening Evensong at 7:30 to close the day.

First Congregational Church Sunday Worship Service

Sunday morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by Rev Clarence A Vincent D D of Winter Park Florida. Sunday night service will be omitted.

Clarence A. Vincent D. D Winter Park Florida

Minister Announcements for August Services

Rev R J Chrystie absent from pastorate August 19 with preaching by Rev A Lincoln Bean of Barrington at 10:30 a m followed by Church School August 26 no services evening services omitted

R. J. Chrystie A. Lincoln Bean Barrington Church School

Church Vestry and Worship Schedule at 10 30

Church school in vestry at 10 30 a m for primary and juniors. Worship service in church auditorium at 10 30 am with Mr Leon Kenney of this town officiating. Evening service will be omitted.

Leon Kenney

Church of the Nazarene Service Schedule Adopted

Rev. Frank H Bowers Jr pastor leads Sunday worship at 10 45 am with preaching and 12 noon Sunday school. An Evangelistic service at 7 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Good singing. A cordial invitation to all to worship.

Church OF the Nazarene Court Frank H Bowers, Jr

Model Husband Speaks Plainly in Love and Truth

A woman praises her husband for admitting when he is wrong, choosing plain speaking over romantic gestures. She credits his honesty as a model of frank affection, contrasting it with hiding behind roses or candy in relationships.

King Philip Engine Co. 1 Holds 1903 Field Day at Fales Grove

Phoenix reports King Philip Engine Co. No. 1 held its annual field day at Fales Grove near the shore. The married men beat the single men 17 to 11 in baseball. Umpire was William Mc Donough. Read details of players and bake by Charles Schlosser. Bristol Aces defeat Favorites of Fall River 15 to 5 with Tucker four hits and Van Almkirk a homer.

Phoenix King Philip Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1 Fales’ Grove William McDonough William H. Burke P Joseph Gladue Wilfred Guivermont Harry Sylvania Robert H.peterson Moses Moore Amos Trudeault Ben Wester Louis Gladue Fred Collards Bristols Fall River van Almkirk Tucker Battery Bristol Kelly Quigley

Bristol High grads Hughes and Henderson to enter colleges

Eugene V Hughes and Oliver J B Henderson, both seniors at Bristol High School class of 1903, plan to enter Holy Cross College and Brown University respectively next month. Hughes will attend Holy Cross College while Henderson heads to Brown University.

Eugene V Hughes Oliver J B Henderson Bristol High School Holy Cross College Henderson Brown University

David Garrick at the Opera House Tonight

Edward Fales Coward will play the title role in the charity presentation of David Garrick at the opera house tonight. The D Wolf Inn Orchestra will perform a concert program between the acts to benefit the Children's Home.

David Garrick Edward Fales Coward D'Wolf Inn Orchestra

Excelsior Tennis Club Finals And Local Notices

The Aug 24 championship at the Excelsior Tennis Club featured men singles won by Harry P Cross over William J Duffy Jr in three sets and a men's doubles win for Duffy Jr and Frank R Tucker over Cross and W F Payson. Katherine Tucker won the women’s singles final against Mrs W F Howe. Captain Charles D Eddy, 73, US Customs, died Aug 24. Willam H Pitman, 62, Aug 22. Allan Munro Newman, 24, Aug 21. Benjamin Smith, 76, Aug 24.

Excelsior Tennis Club Harrys P Cross William J Duffy, Jr W J Duffy, Jr Frank R. Tucker Harry P Cross WF Payson Katherine Tucker W FE Howe Charles D Eddy Bristol Warren Willam H. Pitman Byfield Street Allan Munro Newman DDS Benjamin Smith

Junior Tennis Tourney Sees Young Players Compete

Excelsior Tennis Club hosts the WooM Fischer Cup with early rounds completed. Raymond Maxwell defeats William Payson 6-0 6-0 and Ted McGinn beats Malten Marks 6-4 6-4 as semifinals set for today.

Excelsior Tennis Club Raymond Maxwell Warren Wailham Payson Bristol W Gagnon Harold de Wolf, Jr Carl Witherell Wailham McCaughes W Malten Marks Ted McGinn Beach Terrace Ted” McGinn Wagnon Mollie Hamill Harold DeWolf, Jr William McCaughes

Almond cultivation origins and US history

The almond species originated in the Mediterranean basin and began significant cultivation in the United States in 1890, marking a landmark for American nut farming.

Mediterranean United States

Thought for Today Lavater quote on selfless good deeds

A compact aphorism notes that true good actions come from within and from reflecting on one’s own conduct rather than delighting in others deeds. The line encourages inner virtue over envy or imitation.

Chinese Proverb A Four Horse Chariot Cannot Carry Words

The saying emphasizes that words spoken cannot be reversed or undone by any power or force. It illustrates the power and irreversibility of spoken statements in everyday life.

Nationals Edge Cranstons In Twilight League Thriller

Jack Gallagher pitched the National India Rubber Co to a 4 hit, 7 inning victory over Frankie Lewis's Cranston Worsted team. Gallagher drove in the winning run with a second inning double and scored later, as the Nats upset the Cranston leaders in front of a large crowd.

Jack Gallagher National India Rubber Co Frankie Lewis Cranston Gallagher E. Mortenson Eddie Menard Bill’ Emmett Blond Halbert Cavallaro Sousa Nationals Cranstons Eddie Flanagan Bakir Kelle Johnny Andrade Menard Peewee Mortenson Capt. Baker Mortenson Baker Joe” Kelley Flanagan Honey” Menard Gladue Gunner’ Mortenson Rkellex Edward Flanagan Joseph Kellev Peewee

Funeral of Mrs Thomas Dwyer at St Marys Church

A large congregation attended the funeral mass for Mrs Honorah Dwyer wife of Capt Thomas Dwyer at St Marys Church on Wednesday. Rev Fr Gillan officiated with Fr Kelley as deacon and Fr Kelley DD as sub deacon. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery and bearers included local townsmen.

St. Mary’s Church Honorah Dwyer Thomas Dwyer Thomas J Gillan Thomas J. Kelley Joseph C Kelley Margaret M Conley National India Rubber Company Waldron Company Knights of Pythias Bristol and Warren Water Works Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company Local No 1 M.D. A Newark, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion St Mary‘s Cemetery Chestnut Street Henrys F Serbst Hugh F. Kelley Edward A Brown Joseph F Lewis Albert Menard Patrick Tramor Michael J.connor Edward Lo Morris

Shower Fun For Miss Freitas Bride Elect

A miscellaneous shower and good time were held Monday evening at 62 Collins Street for Mary Laura Freitas who will marry John August Sousa. About 50 friends attended with music dancing and a mock marriage staged by Mary Perry and others.

Mary Laura Freitas Collins Street John August Sousa Mary Perry Fox Hills Avenue Alice St. Germaine Eugenia Mello

Bristol Entries Begin for Rocky Point to Warren Beach Swim

About 25 swimmers entered the Rocky Point to Warren Town Beach race to be held Sunday afternoon. From Bristol four entrants are Miss Margaret Cherchin Miss Mary Mott Manuel Ameida and Jimmie Salzano. Start at Rocky Point is 10 am with expected arrival at Warren shore between 3 and 4 pm.

Bristol Rocky Point Warren Town Beach Margaret Cherchin Mary Mott Manuel Roy) Almeida Jimmie” Salzano Warren Shore

Real Estate Transfers Record Two Transactions

Jacintho Cabral sells to Filippo De Motta and wife a house and lot on Munroe avenue east side on the Parker Borden plat. Jose Goulart and others sell to Richard H Goulart an interest in a house and lot on the north side of Mt Hope avenue.

Jacintho Cabral Filippo de Motta Munroe Avenue Parker Borden Jose Goulart Richard H Goulart Mt Hope Avenue

Marriage Intentions Filed in Warren and Bristol

Michele Kervelino of 95 Water Street Warren a barber and Catherine Fiandaneze of 30 Roma Street Bristol a stitcher filed intentions of marriage at the Town Clerk's Office.

Michele Kervelino Water Street Warren Barber Catherine Fiandanese Roma Street Bristol

First Annual Clam Bakes and Outings Scheduled

Coming events list shows a clam bake at Howe Farm on Sept 2 under Hydraulion Dreadnaught and Defiance Fire Companies. Sept 9 features a second clam bake at Thayer Farm with Bristol Aero Club Now 953 F of Sept 9 Bristol Council K of C outing. Sept 20 invites a bridge event at Rockwell Hall to benefit Excelsior Tennis Club.

Howe Farm Ferry Road Hydraulion, Dreadnaught Defiance Fire Companies Thayer Farm Metacom Avenue Bristol Aerue Bristol Council K. of C Excelsior Tennis Club Rockwell Hall

Ramsay Trotter Born in Garden City Long Island

In Garden City Long Island on August 22 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Ramsay Trotter grandson to Mrs Henry W Boynton.

Trotter Garden City L. I Andrew Ramsay Trotter Henry W. Boynton

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